www.polynesiantattoosymbols.com: So, how can I recognize a Polynesian tattoo and identify its exact style? We can usually do it from its composing elements and from its overall look. The following images illustrate how the same subject and story may be rendered in each of the 5 main Polynesian tattoo styles: Maori, Marquesan, Samoan, Tahitian and Hawaiian, each with a brief explanation of the main characteristics of that specific style:
